Avatar, Boom, Dynamite And Valiant Solicitations For August 2012

Thanks to Midtown Comics’ online store for these. Listings for Avatar, Boom, Boundless, Dynamite and Valiant, the companies that may notbe Premier Publishers according to Diamond but certainly behave like they are sometimes.

From a new Steed And Mrs Peel series from Mark Waid, to David Lapham’s Crossed, to Pantha, Thun’da, Dracula/Vampirella and new Queen Sonja… hang on, just how many Dynamite titles end witha hard “ah” anyway?.., a new collection of the Gutters webstrip and the new Archer And Armstrong #1.

So… what tickles your fancy then?

AVATAR PRESS

CROSSED: WISH YOU WERE HERE VOLUME 1
(W) Simon Spurrier (A) Javier Barreno (CA) Jacen Burrows
The first volume of the most popular Horror web comic is finally here! Crossedcomic.com has been delivering weekly chapters of this blood-stained epic and now the legion of fans can finally buy it in print! Simon Spurrier and Javier Barreno take us on a fresh journey into pain and misery with a new batch of survivors in the brutal Crossed world. This is the story of a writer who witnessed the downfall of London, and now finds himself in the midst of a new community, a new start, on a barren island off the Scottish coast. Pretending, just for a while, that he’s safe, that he’s useful… that he has a future. It won’t last. There’s no sanctuary. No fighting back. No hope. There’s only the Crossed. Available with a Trade Paperback, Hard Cover, and a special Signed Hard Cover Edition (limited to 1000 copies and signed by Si Spurrier and Jacen Burrows) all featuring covers by Jacen Burrows! (STK468964) (C: 0-1-2)
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SOFTCOVER—SC, 7×10, 160pgs, FC SRP: $19.99
HARDCOVER—HC, 7×10, 160pgs, FC SRP: $27.99
SIGNED HARDCOVER—HC, 7×10, 160pgs, FC SRP: $34.99

CROSSED VOLUME 1 TP (NEW PRINTING)
(W) Garth Ennis (A/CA) Jacen Burrows
Garth Ennis has pulled out all the stops to write the most depraved and twisted book of his career, one that also may be his most poignant human drama! Crossed is Ennis’ horrifically visceral exploration of the pure evil that humans are truly capable of indulging and collected here are all ten heart-stopping chapters. This gut-wrenching vision is brought to vivid (and more than a little disturbing) life by his partner in crime Jacen Burrows. Imagine, for a moment, the worst crimes against humanity. Picture the cruelest affronts to decency. Conjure your darkest nightmares… and then realize it could all be so much worse. When civilization crumbles in one terrifying moment; when people are gleefully breaking into unthinkable acts of violence all around you; when everyone you love has died screaming in agony: What do you do? There is no help. There is no hope. There is no escape. There are only the Crossed. The Crossed collected volume is available in three editions, all with new covers by series artist Jacen Burrows. (STK411983) (FEB100697)
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SC, 7×10, 240pgs, FC SRP: $24.99

CROSSED VOLUME 2: FAMILY VALUES TP
(W) David Lapham (A) Javier Barreno (CA) Jacen Burrows
All seven issues of David Lapham’s horror masterpiece of Crossed: Family Values are collected here with a large cover gallery! In one terrifying moment, civilization crumbled. An outbreak of insanity swept across the planet, turning millions of people into the homicidal maniacs known as “the Crossed.” But from their isolated horse ranch, the Pratt family of North Carolina remain uninfected and defiant. Bonded together as generations of working, living, and learning together, they rely on Joe, the family patriarch, to see them through the apocalypse. But the Pratt family has a deep, dark secret – one that threatens to tear them apart, even under the constant threat of the murderous hordes. See, some men are turned to Crossed, but others… others are just born evil. Eighteen year-old daughter Adaline will soon discover which breed is worse. David Lapham, the critically acclaimed creator of the gritty STRAY BULLETS series, delivers a tale so twisted, so shocking, it more than earns its place next to the original runaway bestseller, CROSSED VOLUME 1, by superstar writer Garth Ennis! Available in softcover and hardcover formats, with illustrated covers by Jacen Burrows (Alan Moore’s NEONOMICON) Also available in a special Signed Hardcover by writer David Lapham that is limited to just 1000 copies. (STK445777) (JUN110885)
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SC, 7×10, 176pgs, FC SRP: $19.99

CROSSED VOLUME 3: PSYCHOPATH TP
(W) David Lapham (A/CA) Raulo Caceres
The long-awaited third volume of Crossed is finally here, collecting all seven issues of the Psychopath series by David Lapham and artist Raulo Caceres! In one terrifying moment, civilization crumbled. An outbreak of insanity swept across the planet, turning millions of people into the scarred homicidal maniacs known as “the Crossed.” For one small band of survivors, the discovery of a starving, injured man in the desert seems like an unexpected blessing. He knows where they could be safe: the location of the last holdout of the scientific community, where the military offers protection and the cure to the Crossed plague is being developed. But Harold Lorre is not the savior they hope him to be. He’s a calculating, lethal man whose mind was dangerously unhinged even before the world went mad. Surrounded by marauding hordes, their nerves shattered by unending fear, the group fall victim to the manipulations and deadly perversions of a psychopath. Writer David Lapham, the critically acclaimed creator of Stray Bullets, returns to the universe of Crossed with a descent into evil so far beyond what you could possibly imagine. Available in three editions: as a TPB or Hardcover with new covers by series artist Raulo Caceres and also a Signed Hardcover, with a new Caceres cover, signed by writer David Lapham and limited to just 1000 copies! (STK459301) (JAN120869)
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SC, 7×10, 176pgs, FC SRP: $19.99

CROSSED 3-D GN
(W) David Lapham (A) Gianluca Pagliarani (CA) Jacen Burrows
Crossed bursts into a whole new dimension of horror with this original full-color graphic novel in 3D! Some horrors have to be seen to be believed, and writer David Lapham delivers a shocking tale of Crossed in New York City! Every panel explodes off the page with hyper-detailed art by Gianluca (Ignition City, Wolfskin) Pagliarani and colors by Digikore. When one of the last surviving human Doctors gets trapped in a New York skyscraper, S.W.A.T. veteran Lt. Hunt MacAvoy must assemble and arm a rag-tag group of handymen to go on a rescue mission of madness — right into a city of millions of Crossed! Created with state-of-the-art 3D effects over full color art, this graphic novel promises to shock and disturb you in a way you’ve never seen before! Every copy ships with a removable pair of 3D glasses bound into the spine and is available with a cover by Pagliarani or a special Hardcover edition, with a new cover image by Jacen Burrows, that is limited to only 5,000 copies. (CAUT: 0-0-2)
MATURE THEMES (STK425826) (AUG100795)
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SC, 48pgs, FC SRP: $8.99

CROSSED: BADLANDS #11
(W) David Lapham (A/CA) Jacen Burrows
David Lapham and Jacen Burrows continue a twisted tale of coming of age in the middle of the Crossed outbreak. Edmund watched his father be brutalized and murdered in front of him by the turned circus performers. And while others struggle to piece together the horror unfolding around them, only Edmund seems to grasp the Crossed way. They won’t stop until everyone is dead… There is no escape. There is only the Crossed. Available with a Regular, Wraparound, Torture, and special Red Crossed Incentive cover by artist Jacen Burrows. (STK468922)
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REGULAR COVER—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99
WRAPAROUND COVER—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99
TORTURE COVER—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99

CROSSED: BADLANDS #12
(W) David Lapham (A/CA) Jacen Burrows
Lapham and Burrows continue the twisted story of Yellow Belly as the carnage engulfs his entire town. Edmund has watched his friends and family fall victim to the Crossed circus geeks and his survival has been based on his cowardly tendencies. The kids from high school are all dead or Crossed. It is Edmund’s time to be a man…or at least he hopes at least he won’t piss his pants when it counts. Available with a Regular, Wraparound, Torture, and special Red Crossed Incentive cover by artist Jacen Burrows. (STK468954)
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REGULAR COVER—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99
WRAPAROUND COVER—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99
TORTURE COVER—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99

CROSSED: BADLANDS #1 CALGARY EXPO COVER
(W) Garth Ennis (A/CA) Jacen Burrows
Jacen Burrows delivers this scalding new cover that was only available at the Calgary Expo! This special first printing of #1 is limited to just 850 copies. (STK468960)
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32pgs, FC SRP: $5.99

HERO WORSHIP #2
(W) Zak Penn, Scott Murphy (A/CA) Michael DiPascale
Zak Penn (writer of the Avengers movie, X-Men II & III movies, and the Alphas TV show) and Scott Murphy (writer of Star Wars The Clone Wars) continue the freshest superhero event of the year. Zenith’s biggest fan, Adam, has found himself in a dream scenario. He has developed super powers and is training alongside his idol, won’t his friends be uber-jealous! But seeing the organization operate from the other side of the looking glass reveals a darker side to the infallible hero that threatens to destroy Adam’s carefully constructed world. Available with a Regular, Wraparound, and a special Heroic Incentive cover by Michael Dipascale. (STK468938)
REGULAR COVER—32pgs, FC (2 of 6) SRP: $3.99
WRAPAROUND COVER—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99

DAN THE UNHARMABLE #4
(W) David Lapham (A/CA) Rafael Ortiz
Uncle Humpy’s brains are blown out and Dan has bullets flicking off his skull…this is not a good day to be the Dan. Cops are trying to kill him, masochistic kidnappers are after his daughter, and Lizzy’s scumbag step-dad Louie wants to get a little too comfy with his kids. Just when you thought things could not get any more screwed up, the carefully casual life of Dan explodes in a hail of freakish insanity. Crime-writing legend David Lapham and artist Rafael Ortiz deliver a new chapter in this year’s most outrageous gonzo crime comic. Available with a Regular, Wraparound, and special Retro Incentive cover by series artist Rafael Ortiz. (STK468927)
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REGULAR COVER—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99
WRAPAROUND COVER—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99

DICKS COLOR EDITION #7
(W) Garth Ennis (A/CA) John McCrea
Dougie and Ivor are at it again and up to their armpits outer space insanity. The evil Dong have their Bigotry Beam ready to blast Belfast into an orgy of violence. The only things standing in their way are a couple of Dicks in a stolen space shuttle. No way that can wrong, eh? Available with a Regular cover, a very Offensive cover, and a special Classic B&W cover showing one of the lost Dicks covers of yesteryear – all by series artist John McCrea! (STK468930)
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REGULAR COVER—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99
OFFENSIVE COVER—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99

DAN THE UNHARMABLE #1 AUXILIARY EDITION
(W) David Lapham (A/CA) Rafael Ortiz
Jump on the hippest new series of the year from crime-writing legend David Lapham. This brand new cover by artist Rafael Ortiz is limited to 1250 copies! (STK468961)
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32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99

STITCHED #7
(W) Garth Ennis (A/CA) Mike Wolfer
The first story arc in Garth Ennis’ gut-wrenching tale of modern horror comes to an explosive climax! The small group of Coalition soldiers has made their fateful decision. Rather than escape with their lives to face a lifetime of nightmares, they have chosen to take out their horrific hunters and the entire operation… And if necessary, they’ll fight to the death! But even if every last “Stitched” is destroyed, how can they prevail against the forces which resurrected their dead flesh? Stitched #7 is available with a Regular cover, Wraparound cover, and Gore cover by series artist Mike Wolfer, and a special Stitched Movie Photo cover retailer incentive cover. (STK468946)
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REGULAR COVER—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99
WRAPAROUND COVER—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99
GORE COVER—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99

FERALS #7
(W) David Lapham (A/CA) Gabriel Andrade
Join David Lapham and Gabriel Andrade as the second chapter in the Ferals drama unfolds in supercharged violence! Dale Chesnutt managed to survive the FBI’s epic raid. But now the FBI have him under wraps and in their control. Or so they think… What exactly happened to Dale and who are the Ferals? All the answers are revealed in this arc! Available with a Regular, Wraparound, Gore, and special Slashed Incentive cover by series artist Gabriel Andrade. (STK468934)
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REGULAR COVER—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99
WRAPAROUND COVER—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99
GORE COVER—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99

BOOM! STUDIOS

STEED AND MRS PEEL ONGOING #0

“(W) Mark Waid (A) Steve Bryant (CA) Josh Covey & VariousTHE ORIGINAL AVENGERS. THE ORIGINAL HELLFIRE CLUB. MARK WAID. The all-time favorite Avengers episode ‘A Touch of Brimstone’ that inspired legendary X-MEN team Chris Claremont and John Byrne to create Marvel’s Hellfire Club and enduring hero/villain The White Queen continues with a brand-new ongoing series from DAREDEVIL and IRREDEEMABLE’s Mark Waid. Taking place in the continuity of the original TV series, find out how the hottest super-spy duo of all time takes on the dreaded Hellfire Club in this sexy, action-packed adventure where the gloves come off…and the leather goes on. With stunning artwork from ATHENA VOLTAIRE’s Steve Bryant, you won’t want to miss the return of this modern classic! Don’t forget to ask your retailer about the limited edition JOSPEH MICHAEL LINSNER variant that comes with a CGC certified Near Mint 9.8 grade!

THE HYPERNATURALS #2
(W) Dan Abnett & Andy Lanning (A) Brad Walker, Andres Guinaldo, Mark Irwin
Long retired members of The Hypernaturals, Bewilder and Thinkwell, must assess the team’s ability to protect earth from the new, mysterious threat that has already decimated their most powerful members. Left with little to choose from but rookies and burn-outs, the Hypernaturals are running out of time…
Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning, the superstar writing duo behind ANNIHILATION and THE LEGION, reunite with GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY artist Brad Walker, along with Andres Guinaldo (BATMAN) and Mark Irwin (X-MEN), to continue their original series that takes cosmic super-heroes to an all-new frontier.
32 PAGES • FC • $3.99

PLANET OF THE APES ANNUAL #1
(W) Jeff Parker, Daryl Gregory, Gabriel Hardman, Corinna Bechko (A) Gabriel Hardman, Carlos Magno, Benjamin Dewey, John Lucas
The PLANET OF THE APES ANNUAL leaves no stone unturned! Join superstar writer Jeff Parker (HULK, THUNDERBOLTS), acclaimed writer/artist Gabriel Hardman
(HULK, AGENTS OF ATLAS), red-hot writer Corinna Bechko (HEATHENTOWN, FEAR ITSELF: THE HOMEFRONT), and Apes mega-scribe Daryl Gregory (RAISING STONY
MAYHALL) as they pit man versus ape. And with art from Gabriel Hardman, Carlos Magno (TRANSFORMERS), and John Lucas (UNCANNY X-FORCE), this is a
special issue you won’t want to miss. Discover the untold stories of the PLANET OF THE APES, spanning from the first human rebellion, to Ape society’s glorious
renaissance, to a simple story of a boy and his pet human. There’s something for every Apes fan in this Annual!
32 PAGES • FC • $4.99

HELLRAISER #17
(W) Clive Barker And Mark Miller (A) Janusz Ordon
BRAND-NEW ARC! GREAT JUMPING-ON POINT FOR NEW READERS!
We pick up after the devastating battle between Captain Elliott Spencer and Kirsty Cotton that literally tore a world apart. The fight may have stopped, but there’s still no peace. Change is the only constant in the new world of HELLRAISER!
32 PAGES • FC • $3.99

EXTERMINATION #3
(W) Simon Spurrier (A) Jeffrey Edwards
In the wake of an apocalyptic alien invasion, the world’s greatest super-heroes and deadliest super-villains must form an alliance to prevent their own EXTERMINATION. After saving the Promethean from the horrors of an EDDA survivor camp, Nox invites his old ally to join the resistance. But as the quest to find Absolute continues, Red Reaper finds that the crippled Promethean would be more useful dead than alive… Written by Simon Spurrier (X-CLUB, WOLVERINE: DANGEROUS GAMES)! Don’t forget to ask your local retailer about the rare CGC 9.8 near mint variant by John Cassaday!
32 PAGES • FC • $3.99

MICHAEL MIDAS CHAMPION #2
(W) Jordan B. Gorfinkel (A) Scott Benefiel
WITNESS THE BIRTH OF A HERO!
When a bullet straight to the chest can’t keep a rampaging Truck down, will Michael Midas be able to summon up his courage and be the hero he always dreamed he could be? He better figure it out fast — Dani’s life hangs in the balance, and life-saving is usually a pretty good icebreaker when asking for that first date!
From Jordan B. Gorfinkel (BATMAN, BIRDS OF PREY) and Scott Benefiel (JLA, TOMB RAIDER)!
48 PAGES • FC • $4.99

KILL AUDIO TP
(W) Claudio Sanchez And Chondra Echert (A) Mr. Sheldon
NEW PRINTING! FIRST TIME IN TRADE PAPERBACK!
Rock ‘N’ Roll Will Die! Kill Audio, on the other hand, can’t. An immortal troll charged with balancing music in the land of Sight & Sound, Kill Audio seeks out the musical “fathers” of every genre…but someone’s always one step ahead of him. With his team of a talking pillow, a skeleton in a beaver suit, and a drug-addled chicken, will Kill Audio be able to restore the balance before it’s too late?
Coheed and Cambria frontman Claudio Sanchez (THE AMORY WARS) and Chondra Echert (KEY OF Z) team up with red-hot artist Mr. Sheldon (DEADPOOL) for a disgustingly enjoyable piece of rock ‘n’ roll you’ll never forget!
160 PAGES • FC • $17.99

RICH JOHNSTON’S THE AVENGEFULS TP
(W) Rich Johnston (A) Joshua Covey, Bryan Turner, Michael Netzer, And Chris Haley
The Spring’s most shocking comedy series is now collected! A terrorist, a cult leader, and a reality star join forces to not only save the world, but show us all the healing power of Hollywood. Don’t miss this hilarious parody of one of the year’s biggest movies — and we ain’t talking about STEP UP 4. Written by BLEEDING COOL’S Rich Johnston and drawn by a murderers’ row of artists.
112 PAGES • FC • $14.99

HIGHER EARTH #4
(W) Sam Humphries (A) Francesco Biagini
With so many planets under the Higher Earth’s rule, Heidi and Rex are shocked to find one alternate earth that still knows how to fight back! Heidi continues to train and soon discovers that not everything is what it seems, and must soon decide which side she’s really on!
32 PAGES • FC • $3.99

FANBOYS VS. ZOMBIES #5
(W) Sam Humphries (A) Jerry Gaylord
BRAND NEW ARC! PERFECT JUMPING-ON POINT FOR NEW READERS! Comic-Con is over. San Diego is completely dead…err, better make that undead. Escaping the convention center was the easy part — now, the Wrecking Crew has nowhere to hide. Ask your retailer about the special ROGER LANGRIDGE variant!
32 PAGES • FC • $3.99

IRREDEEMABLE VOL. 10 TP
(W) Mark Waid (A) Diego Barreto
COVER: TREVOR HAIRSINE
THE FINAL VOLUME OF MARK WAID’S SUPERHERO MASTERPIECE! You’ve been with the Plutonian from his first moments of betrayal to the human race…now it’s finally time to answer the question…can one be so evil, they become truly irredeemable? Or is there hope for Tony and humanity yet? An explosive conclusion to Mark Waid’s Eisner-nominated epic!
128 PAGES • FC • $16.99

ADVENTURE TIME #7
(W) Ryan North (A) Shelli Paroline And Braden Lamb
JOIN JAKE THE DOG AND FINN THE HUMAN AS THE HOTTEST ALL-AGES COMIC BOOK ON THE STANDS CONTINUES! The totally mathematical adventure continues in this latest time-bending issue of ADVENTURE TIME! Order early — issue #1 went to a 3rd printing and issue #2 went to a 2nd printing before they reached stores!
32 PAGES • FC • $3.99

SNARKED #11
(W/A) Roger Langridge
PENULTIMATE ISSUE!
Harvey Award winner Roger Langridge’s (THE MUPPET SHOW, THOR: THE MIGHTY AVENGER) critically acclaimed series SNARKED barrels towards its conclusion with another thrilling installment! With the Red King in tow, the Walrus and McDunk are now looking to Scarlett to fulfill her end of the bargain — delivering them the bountiful treasures of the island. But they don’t call it “Snark Island” for nothin’, and the monster doesn’t take too kindly to those eyein’ its fortunes…
32 PAGES • FC • $3.99

PEANUTS VOL. 2 #1 (OF 4)
(W) Charles Schulz, Vicki Scott, Shane Houghton, Mona Koth (A) Charles Schulz, Vicki Scott, Matt Whitlock, Mona Koth
It’s a Peanuts beach party as Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and the rest of the gang live it up for the last days of summer! After a summer vacation of its own, Peanuts comics are back and better than ever. With all-new stories, a How-To-Draw, and classic Sunday strips from Charles Schulz, get your perfect beach read right here. Don’t forget to ask your retailer about the limited edition “Schroeder’s First Appearance” Variant Cover!
32 PAGES • FC • $3.99

GARFIELD #4
(W) Mark Evanier (A) Gary Barker, Dan Davis
The good times continue to roll with Garfield and friends! Where, oh where, will Garfield send Nermal this time? Will Jon be able to get through a date without embarrassing himself? Well, let’s not get too crazy here — what we CAN guarantee is that the entire gang will bring the funny in two ALL-NEW stories, written by Mark Evanier with art by Gary Barker and Dan Davis! Ask your retailer about the limited edition “Nermal’s First Appearance” Varaint Cover!
32 PAGES • FC • $3.99

BOUNDLESS COMICS

LADY DEATH #20
(W) Mike Wolfer (A) Marcelo Mueller (CA) Juan Jose Ryp
Lady Death has been through Hell… But the greatest trial she has ever had to endure is about to begin! Lady Death has realized that her only hope of finding peace is to leave behind everything which she has come to know. Hope’s quest for inner tranquility has brought her to the greatest unknown in the Labyrinth: The dimensional barrier to a neighboring realm known only as “The Void.” The Void could hold the key to Lady Death’s salvation… or it could be her ultimate destruction! Available with a Regular cover by Juan Jose Ryp, Wraparound by Renato Camilo, Sultry by Matt Martin and a retailer order incentive Art Deco cover by painter Michael Dipascale! (STK468942)
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REGULAR COVER—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99
WRAPAROUND COVER—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99
SULTRY COVER—32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99

LADY DEATH: ORIGINS VOLUME 1 TP
(W) Brian Pulido (A) Ron Adrian, Richard Ortiz (CA) Javier Barreno
For the first time ever, Lady Death’s previous tales are being collected in this new series of graphic novels, Lady Death: Origins! With tons of breathtaking adventures that are, until now, out of print, the Lady Death: Origins series is a perfect way for fans to see what has come before the new Boundless monthly series! This first volume collects the epic five-issue “Abandon All Hope” series, which not only tells Lady Death’s origin story, but introduces a whole cast of characters, with art from Ron Adrian. Also contained within is the two-issue “Wicked” series with art by Richard Ortiz. This volume is available in Paperback with a cover by Javier (Crossed) Barreno, a Hardcover by Juan Jose Ryp that is limited to 2,500 copies, and a special Signed Hardcover with a new cover from Richard Ortiz and featuring a signature plate from creator and writer Brian Pulido, which is limited to just 1,250 copies! (STK427610) (SEP100915)
SC, 160pgs, FC SRP: $19.99

LADY DEATH: ORIGINS VOLUME 2 TP
(W) Brian Pulido (A) Gabriel Guzman, Daniel HDR (CA) Rafa Lopez
Boundless Comics proudly collects, for the first time ever, the complete origin of fan-favorite comics heroine, Lady Death! In this second volume, a young woman once named Hope – who recently renounced her humanity to become a cold yet alluring warrior – pursues the evil warlock Sagos in an attempt to free her mother’s kidnapped soul. Allying herself with the mysterious duo, Wargoth and Satasha, she begins to understand the dark powers she wields… but will it be enough to face her enemy’s very skilled and very deadly lieutenants? LADY DEATH ORIGINS VOL. 2 collects the all five issues of “Blacklands” and three issues of “Sacrilege” story arcs in their entirety, as written by original creator Brian Pulido. Available in softcover format with illustrated cover by Rafa Lopez, a Hardcover by Juan Jose Ryp that is limited to 2500 copies, and a special Signed Hardcover with a new cover from Richard Ortiz and featuring a signature plate from creator and writer of Lady Death, Brian Pulido that is limited to 1000 copies!. (STK445804) (JUN110979)
SC, 176pgs, FC SRP: $19.99

THE ART OF LADY DEATH SIGNED HC
(CA) Richard Ortiz
Lady Death art fans, the book you demanded is finally here! This stunning hard cover books is over 500 pages of the best Lady Death cover and pinup art over the years, all in full color. Some of the finest artists in comics have slaved over amazing pinups and covers featuring Lady Death and now 500 pages of the best are collected into this one epic tome! From her Swimsuit, Bikini, Fetish and pinup specials to covers and wraparound images shown without logos covering any art, for fans of the female form, this is an art book for the ages. As if it wasn’t amazing enough, every copy is signed by the creator of Lady Death, Brian Pulido! No paperback edition is being offered, this incredible book is only available as a deluxe hard cover and this direct-market exclusive edition is limited to one printing of just 3500 copies! (STK438783) (MAR111009)
HC, 504pgs, FC SRP: $49.99

DYNAMITE ENTERTAINMENT

PATHFINDER #1
(W) Jim Zubkavich (A) Andrew Huerta (CA) Lucio Parillo & Various
Pathfinder is unleashed! Paizo’s incredible award-winning fantasy world, fiction line and tabletop RPG is now the ultimate fantasy comic from Dynamite Entertainment.
Valeros can rely on his sword arm and his friends, the mysterious and beautiful sorcerer Seoni and silver tongued quick-witted elven rogue Merisiel, but nothing can prepare him for the dangers that lurk ahead. The scattered and chaotic goblin tribes of Varisia are changing, growing in power and unifying in ways no one has ever seen before. At the heart of this strange evolution is an ancient evil looking to establish itself anew.
The iconic heroes at the core of the Pathfinder’s world are brought to life for the first time in a brand new story full of charm and high adventure that will please fans and entertain new readers alike. Discover why Pathfinder has overtaken the biggest brands in fantasy and gaming to become a best-selling fan phenomenon. (STK470404)
32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99

THUN’DA #1
(W) Robert Place Napton (A) Cliff Richards (CA) Jae Lee
The time is now. A Military helicopter crash lands in a remote valley in Africa. A lone survivor awakens with no memory of who he is or what he was doing there, but he’s wearing a uniform and is a skilled combatant. From the wreckage he learns only his name — ROGER DRUM. As he explores his new surroundings he is confronted by a bizarre lost world of dinosaurs and other strange creatures. Drum must learn to survive in this terrifying new reality while coming to terms with fragments of a past he isn’t sure he wants to remember. (STK470413)
48pgs, FC SRP: $3.99

DARK SHADOWS/VAMPIRELLA #1
(W) Marc Andreyko (A) Patrick Berkenkotter (CA) Fabiano Neves
Two classic vampires meet for the first time! When the disappearance of a family friend brings Barnabas Collins to New York, he is ill-prepared for the seedy underworld of clubs that awaits him! And Vampirella’s quest to find the “big apple butcher” sends her on a collision course with the vampire of Collinsport! Will Vampirella and Barnabas uncover the shocking identity of this madman before they kill one another? (STK470428)
32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99

THE SHADOW #5
(W) Garth Ennis (A) Aaron Campbell (CA) Alex Ross & Various
Kondo’s trap succeeds beyond his expectations, as a bloody massacre leaves our heroes alone in the wilderness without hope of rescue. Deep in the kingdom of Buffalo Wong the object of everyone’s desire is revealed, and Margo Lane and Pat Finnegan begin to see just how far Lamont Cranston will go in pursuit of his goals. Meanwhile, the Shadow begins to lay plans for a cataclysmic showdown with his foes. (STK470356)
32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99

RED SONJA: ATLANTIS RISES #1
(W) Luke Lieberman (A) Max Dunbar (CA) Lucio Parrillo
Know also O Prince, that Thulsa Doom did not go quietly into the night, his spirit endured, weak and horrible and viscous. Free of all humanity, hungering with a primal desire, all his thoughts were bent on but a single purpose, Thulsa Doom wanted to go Home.
Atlantis Resurrection! When that which sank beneath the waves rises once more, and the Empire of Atlantis remembers is lost glory, can Sonja save the Hyborean nations from slavery and DOOM! (STK470424)
32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99

QUEEN SONJA VOLUME 4: SON OF SET TP
(W) Arvid Nelson (A) Edgar Salazar (CA) Fabiano Neves
Red Sonja is secure at last as queen of the tiny nation of Sogaria. Rebel princes, greedy emperors, fiendish intrigues she’s bested them all. But a new danger is rising up from the depths of the Earth itself.
Thulsa Doom, Sonja’s hated nemesis, has been rotting in the stygian darkness and nursing his enmity for the flame-haired queen since Sonja cast him down there many years ago. Set, Thulsa’s evil god, calls out to him, promising him vengeance if Doom will free his god from an ancient prison. You can be sure Thulsa is up to the task, and when Set is free, all hell breaks loose in Sogaria. But what about the mysterious plans Set is hiding from Thulsa Doom? And what about Red Sonja? She’s not giving up her kingdom without a fight!
The Queen Sonja Volume 4 TP collects issues #16-20 [the “Son of Set” storyline], along with a complete cover gallery! (STK466872) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 128pgs, FC SRP: $19.99

GEORGE R.R. MARTIN’S A GAME OF THRONES #11
(W) George R. R. Martin, Daniel Abraham (A) Tommy Patterson (CA) Mike S. Miller
At last, Catelyn Stark and her prisoner, Tyrion Lannister, have reached the Eyrie, the lofty citadel of Catelyn’s sister, Lysa, the grieving widow of Jon Arryn. Because Lysa believes that the Lannisters were responsible for her husband’s death, Catelyn had thought to find an ally in this forbidding refuge. Instead the refuge seems more like a prison . . . and the “ally” a fearful and vindictive madwoman. Meanwhile, across the Narrow Sea, Daenerys Targaryen is also faced with a sibling’s madness-her brother, Viserys, impatient for the crown promised him by Khal Drogo, grows increasingly unable to hold his rage in check. (STK470341)
MATURE THEMES
32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99

THE BOYS #69
(W) Garth Ennis (A) Russell Braun (CA) Darick Robertson
The third bad day: as Hughie reels from the events of last issue, the trail leads him to the home of an old adversary thought long dead. Butcher gets in touch with a few details no one’s yet considered, and Frenchie gives our hero a brutally honest rundown on his chances- before a lethal attack at the heart of the Boys’ operation shatters the status quo forever. Hughie finally discovers exactly what he’s doing, in part four of The Bloody Doors Off. (STK470340)
MATURE THEMES
32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99

GARTH ENNIS’ JENNIFER BLOOD #18
(W) Al Ewing (A) Kewber Baal (CA) Tim Bradstreet
All Jen Fellows wants to do is bury Jennifer Blood once and for all – and she’s not the only one. Our third arc ramps up to a shocking climax as Detective Pruitt makes her move, Jen makes another difficult decision and several wrongs don’t make a right. You won’t believe where we go from here… (STK470342)
MATURE THEMES
32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99

PROPHECY #3
(W) Ron Marz (A) Walter Geovanni (CA) Paul Renaud
The battle lines are drawn. With each passing hour, the sorcerer Kulan Gath uses the Mayan 2012 doomsday prophecy to push the world closer to destruction. But his sworn enemy Red Sonja followed him through time itself, and has now gathered a team of allies to oppose Gath and his army of the dead. Joined by Vampirella, Dracula, Pantha, Herbert West the Reanimator and many more, Sonja has sworn to stop Gath, even if the cost is her own soul. Dynamite’s biggest crossover ever rolls on, masterminded by writer Ron Marz, with artist Walter Geovani doing the best work of his career! (STK470352)
32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99

WITCHBLADE: DEMON REBORN #2
(W) Ande Parks (A) José Luis (CA) Dennis Calero, Jae Lee
The Demon has been to hell. Now he’s back, ready to take revenge on the person who sent him there: Sara Pezzini. As the Demon continues to taunt and test Sara with a horrific series of murders, Sara’s fragile grip on her home life starts to slip. Meanwhile, the Witchblade screams for justice against another sadistic criminal who has been set free. Sara must struggle to control her own desire for vengeance. When ghosts from the Witchblade’s bloody past invade Sara’s home, she may finally lose control altogether. The road to hell beckons, with the Demon as Sara’s personal guide. (STK470377)
48pgs, FC (2 of 4) SRP: $3.99

THE SPIDER #4
(W) David Liss (A) Colton Worley (CA) John Cassaday & Various
As Anput unleashes unparalleled destruction upon New York City, The Spider will knock down any door and bust any head to learn his enemy’s secrets, but his investigations into Anput machinations lead him directly to his own father’s company. With the city facing ruin and the police powerless, Anput prepares for her final victory, but The Spider prepares to take the fight to her. Loyalties are tested and relationships fray, but The Spider will stop at nothing to seek justice. It’s 22 pages of pulp action and mayhem with a contemporary flair! (STK470363)
32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99

GREEN HORNET #31
(W) Ande Parks (A) Ronan Cliquet (CA) Phil Hester, Stephen Sadowski
The Hornet’s Nest assaulted by high-tech killing machines! International arms dealer Gravilov has made his fight with Green Hornet and the Kato family very personal. Now, Century City’s most dangerous new criminal raises the stakes again. Using a vast network of surveillance drones, Gravilov pinpoints the location of Green Hornet’s hidden base of operations and attacks. Britt Reid will be forced to compromise his own principles, striking against everything Gravilov holds dear. But first, Green Hornet has to survive the war zone in his own living room. Part Three of the Arms Race arc. (STK470344)
32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99

VAMPIRELLA #22
(W) Brandon Jerwa (A) Jose Malaga (CA) Fabiano Neves & Various
INQUISITION continues here! There is a revolution brewing in the depths of Vatican City, and Vampirella is caught in the crossfire! Who do you side with when you can’t trust anyone? (STK470366)
32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99

VAMPIRELLA VS. DRACULA TP
(W) Joe Harris (A) Ivan Rodriguez (CA) Joseph Michael Linsner
Spinning out of Alan Moore’s retelling of the ageless horror classic, Dracula has come to America to play out his timeless narrative in this brave, New World. Only he didn’t realize ANOTHER vampire already beat him to it. Drawn to one another across continents and centuries by a mysterious force, both Vampirella and Bram Stoker’s immortal monster find themselves sucked into a time-tossed epic of love, hate, death, and damnation. But can an epic built for one vampire possibly hold them both?
Collecting the six-issue series in one volume, along with a complete cover gallery featuring art by Joe Linsner. (STK468830) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 144pgs, FC SRP: $19.99

PANTHA #3
(W) Brandon Jerwa (A) Pow Rodrix (CA) Mark Texeira
The Conjuress pulls back the curtain and reveals some major cosmic truths to Pantha and her allies. Now, Pantha must face Mamba, the Blood Red Queen of Hearts, and the sinister god Seth himself to preserve the balance between Chaos and Order! (STK470350)
32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99

WARLORD OF MARS #23
(W) Arvid Nelson (A) Stefano Martino (CA) Joe Jusko, Lucio Parrillo
John Carter slams face-first into the forbidden terrors of the Martian North Pole – literally! Not a single person to have crossed into the frozen northern wastes has ever returned to tell the tale, and Carter’s going to find out why. What he discovers will shock him to his very core, but when the life of his princess, Dejah Thoris, is at stake, no risk is too great. Warlord of Mars #23 – The Carrion Caves! (STK470370)
MATURE THEMES
32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99

THE BIONIC MAN #13
(W) Phil Hester, Aaron Gillespie (A) Edgar Tadeo (CA) Alex Ross, Edgar Tadeo
The Secret of Bigfoot deepens! After narrowly escaping death, Steve is forced to go a second round with the legendary monster. But how can he survive against such a formidable foe when his bionic body is under attack from within? (STK470345)
32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99

THE BIONIC WOMAN #6
(W) Paul Tobin (A) Leno Carvalho (CA) Paul Renaud
There’s blood on the streets when Jaime Sommers makes her last stand against the Mission, but whose blood has been spilled, and what will it mean to the Bionic Woman’s future? And… even if Jaime can survive the Mission, even if her friends live through the day, even if OSI doesn’t draw her back into the net, there’s a new army just waiting for the Bionic Woman, an army of sophisticated robots disguised as women! An army called… the Fembots! (STK470338)
32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99

KIRBY: GENESIS VOLUME 1 TP
(W) Kurt Busiek, Alex Ross (A) Jack Herbert, Alex Ross (CA) Alex Ross
The Kirby Event of the new millennium by the bestselling and award-winning creators of
MARVELS! Superstars Kurt Busiek and Alex Ross bring Jack “King” Kirby’s creations to life in a way you’ll never forget!
The Pioneer 10 space probe carried a message to the stars. Now an answer’s on the way – but not one we expected! When it arrives, the lives of three ordinary people – and the entire world – will be changed forever! This is the beginning. This is THE Genesis!
Featuring Captain Victory, Silver Star, and more of Jack Kirby’s greatest concepts, including characters never-before-seen in comics form! The Kirby: Genesis TP collects issues #0-8 of the hit series, along with a complete cover gallery! (STK466871) (C: 0-1-2)
SC, 232pgs, FC SRP: $29.99

LORD OF THE JUNGLE #9
(W) Arvid Nelson (A) Roberto Castro (CA) Lucio Parillo
The world’s greatest ape man/English gentleman/pulp fiction hero is heading back to the jungles of Africa, where he can live in savage peace, far away from Jane Porter, the woman he loves but cannot be with. But not so fast! Russian super-spy Nicholas Rokoff is bound for Africa too, on the hunt for a legendary horde of gold. And you-know-who is the only one who can stop him. Lord of the Jungle #9 is the first installment of the thrilling Return of the Jungle Lord story arc. Hang on to your bananas, ’cause it’s gonna be a wild ride! (STK470347)
MATURE THEMES
32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99

THE LONE RANGER VOLUME 2 #8
(W) Ande Parks (A) Esteve Polls (CA) Francesco Francavilla
In 1870, Tonto lies near death, as the Lone Ranger pleads with the Ute Indians for help from their Shaman. Three years prior, Tonto lived a relatively peaceful and happy life with his tribe. How did Tonto come to be a lone brave by the time he found John Reid near death in that desert chasm? The answer unfolds, as Tonto’s happy life is shattered. Tonto fights for his life in the present, as he fights for his soul in the past. The Native Ground arc rolls toward its bloody climax in a heart-breaking tale of loss and revenge. (STK470361)
32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99

THE LONE RANGER: SNAKE OF IRON #2
(W) Chuck Dixon (A) Esteve Polls (CA) Dennis Calero
The Ranger and Tonto face long odds on the lawless badlands of the Texas panhandle. The Masked Rider of the plains outnumbered by dangerous Comancheros on his way to stop a Kiowa uprising. At the same time, Tonto finds himself in the middle of a hostage situation aboard a train stranded in a raging blizzard. Chuck Dixon and Esteve Polls re-unite to bring you more blistering frontier action hotter than a prairie fire! (STK470362)
32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99

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O/A THE EXPENDABLES TP
(W) Chuck Dixon (A) Esteve Polls (CA) Lucio Parrillo
After years of corruption, murder of American hostages, and betrayal of foreign policies, the U.S. – with the help of other Nations who secretly put together a squad of their most highly trained military personal – will finally attempt to overthrow the dictator who has caused devastation in South America for over 20 years.
This is the story before the story…
Featuring the skillful scripting of Chuck Dixon, the masterful art of Esteve Pols and an incredible painted cover by Lucio Parillo, Dynamite’s all-original Expendables comic features a story you won’t see on the big screen, serving as a prequel to the hottest action film of 2010! (STK420832)
SC, 104pgs, FC SRP: $16.99

VOLTRON VOLUME 1: THE SIXTH PILOT TP
(W) Brandon Thomas (A) Ariel Padilla (CA) Alex Ross
Ultimate victory has never been closer for the Voltron Force. King Zarkon’s brutal regime has been pushed to the edges of the galaxy, left to wage a series of desperate and losing battles to claim innocent victims while they still can. But Zarkon knows something—a secret about Voltron over a hundred years old that could change everything for the Galaxy Alliance. This isn’t the Voltron we all know, but one redefined and re-imagined by those he and his adventures have inspired over the years. This is Generation Voltron…
Collecting the first 6 issues of Dynamite’s hit new Voltron series, along with complete cover gallery with artwork by Alex Ross, Sean Chen, and more. (STK468831)
SC, 152pgs, FC SRP: $19.99

VOLTRON: YEAR ONE #5
(W) Brandon Thomas (A) Craig Cermak (CA) Admira Wijaya
The traitor has been revealed, and #686 finally has the smoking gun necessary to bring him down once and for all. Only one problem though—central command has been infiltrated by zombie robots, and they’re promising to execute a “flesh sack” every ten minutes until their demands are met. And cut off from the rest of his team, Commander Sven has no choice but to form an alliance with the same man he’s sworn to expose at all costs. Finally face-to-face with his enemy, yet on the run from ones even more dangerous, what Sven does next changes everything. “Fearless Leader” goes penultimate, and this is where the future becomes set in stone… (STK470369)
32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99

ARMY OF DARKNESS VOLUME 3 #7
(W) Elliot Serrano (A) Dietrich Smith (CA) Marcio Fiorito
As the evil of the Necronomicon works its way across the world, the ones who have been chosen to fight it are falling. Now, for the first time ever, on a world where the armies of darkness prepare for their greatest battle ever, a glimpse at the final fate of Ashley J. Williams is revealed.
Not a dream! Not a hoax! This is the END OF ASH! (STK470337)
32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99

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O/A THE DYNAMITE ART OF ALEX ROSS HC SIGNED & REMARKED
(W/A/CA) Alex Ross
Containing over 600 images in an oversized, 328 page hardcover, The Dynamite Art of Alex Ross collects all of Alex’s Dynamite cover paintings, sketches and designs (many never-before-published, and features a running commentary written by Alex.
Now you can own this beautiful hardcover with a signed tip-in sheet, or, for those original art fans out there, with a tip-in sheet signed AND remarked with an original, hand-drawn sketch by Alex Ross himself! (STK462576) (C: 0-1-2)
HC, 7×10, 144pgs, FC SRP: $199.99

O/A THE DYNAMITE ART OF ALEX ROSS HC SIGNED EDITION
(W/A/CA) Alex Ross
Containing over 600 images in an oversized, 328 page hardcover, The Dynamite Art of Alex Ross collects all of Alex’s Dynamite cover paintings, sketches and designs (many never-before-published, and features a running commentary written by Alex.
Now you can own this beautiful hardcover with a signed tip-in sheet, or, for those original art fans out there, signed by Alex Ross himself! (STK462575) (C: 0-1-2)
HC, 7×10, 144pgs, FC SRP: $69.99

THE DYNAMITE ART OF ALEX ROSS HC
(W/A) Alex Ross
Ross’ ultra-realistic, painted renditions of iconic superheroes have made him a superstar. In the vein of such hit Alex Ross books such as Mythologies and Rough Justice, we are proud to present the ultimate collection of Alex Ross art from his extensive collaboration with Dynamite. Containing sketches, designs, layouts and pencils, interior work, covers, and a wealth of unpublished art.
Collecting all of Alex’s Dynamite covers and interior art in one complete hardcover volume, along with commentary throughout the book by Alex Ross himself, as well as special bonus material, this is a package not to be missed. A must-buy for Alex Ross’ legion of fans! (STK447335) (SEP110965)
220pgs SRP: $39.99

ROBERT JORDAN’S THE WHEEL OF TIME: EYE OF THE WORLD #28
(W) Robert Jordan, Chuck Dixon (A) Francis Nuguit (CA) Jeremy Saliba
Rand Al’Thor was just trying to get a look at Logain without being noticed himself, and took a spill into a garden where he meets a young sister and brother – Elayne and Gawyn. After Elayne tends to Rand’s wounds, he discovers that she is the daughter to the queen, and heir to the throne – not the most inconspicuous of moves on Rand’s part. And when the palace guard discover him and bring him before the queen, what will happen then? Find out in the latest installment of Robert Jordan’s WHEEL OF TIME: THE EYE OF THE WORLD! (STK470355)
32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99

JIM BUTCHER’S THE DRESDEN FILES: FOOL MOON #8
(W) Jim Butcher, Mark Powers (A) Chase Conley (CA) Tyler Walpole
Shattered friendships. Fallen allies. Dark family secrets. Oh, and an increasingly large number of mutilated corpses strewn across Chicago. These are merely some of the horrors Harry Dresden has endured in trying to stop an all-out war between several werewolf factions and the enigmatic gangster Johnny Marcone. Now, that war is coming to its tragic conclusion-and Harry will learn that his world, and the powers that threaten all he cares for, are far deadlier than he could possibly imagined… (STK458787)
RES. from Previews Vol. XXI #12 (DEC111020)
32pgs, FC SRP: $3.99

THE GUTTERS ABSOLUTE COMPLETE OMNIBUS VOLUME 2 HC
(W) Ryan Sohmer (A) Various (CA) Tim Sale
The Absolute Ultimate Gutters Omnibus Volume 2 is the sophomore collection of the wildly popular Gutters comic. Written by Ryan Sohmer (Least I Could Do, Looking For Group), Gutters is a series of standalone pages that parody the comic book industry and the heroes and characters that dwell within. Each page is penciled, inked and colored by a different artist, varying from the industry veteran to the newcomer.
Volume 2 is an over-sized full color (and glossy) printed book. With a cover by Tim Sale (Batman, Deathblow, Grendel) and a forward by Chuck Dixon (Batman, Conan, Detective Comics), this is a book you don’t want to miss adding to your store. (STK470401) (C: 0-1-2)
136pgs SRP: $39.95

VALIANT ENTERTAINMENT

ARCHER & ARMSTRONG #1
Written by Fred Van Lente
Art by Clayton Henry
Cover by Mico Suayan
Pullbox Exclusive Cover by Clayton Henry
Variant Cover by David Aja
Variant Cover by Neal Adams
It’s a globetrotting quest for the Valiant Universe’s greatest secrets, from the New York Times bestselling team of Fred Van Lente (Amazing Spider-Man, Marvel Zombies) and Clayton Henry (Uncanny X-Men)!
Obadiah Archer was born and raised to cherish three things above all else: the faith of his parents, the love of his 22 brothers and sisters, and his lifelong mission to defeat the ultimate evildoer. Now, after years of training, Archer has been dispatched to the heart of America’s festering modern day Babylon, aka New York City, to root out and kill this infamous Great Satan. Unfortunately, dying has never been easy for Archer’s target — the hard-drinking, 10,000-year-old immortal known as Armstrong. Together, this unlikely pair of heroes is about to stumble headfirst into a centuries-old conspiracy that will bring the whole of ancient history crashing down on the modern day Valiant Universe. And that’s going to mean one Hell of a hangover.
On sale AUGUST 8 | 32 pages, full color | $3.99 US | T+

HARBINGER #3
Written by Joshua Dysart
Art by Khari Evans & Lewis LaRosa
Cover by Arturo Lozzi
Variant Cover by Patrick Zircher
Welcome to the Harbinger Foundation. Class is now in session.
Throughout his whole life, Peter Stanchek has been confused by his strange powers and their effect on those closest to him. Now, having abandoned everything he knows, Peter has escaped to the confines of Toyo Harada’s Harbinger Foundation where his new training will temper his body, torture his mind and reawaken the horrors of his past. But is all of this truly giving Peter more control over his power? Or simply making him far more dangerous than he’s ever been before?
On sale AUGUST 15 | 32 pages, full color | $3.99 US | T+

BLOODSHOT #2
Written by Duane SwierczynskI
Art by Manuel Garcia & Arturo Lozzi
Cover by Arturo Lozzi
Variant Cover by Andy Brase
Waking up inside a body bag is no way to start the day.
But that’s where you are, and worse yet, you’re 35,000 feet above the desert, guarded by the some of the toughest soldiers on the planet. You’re being flown back to the people who created you, who may have even betrayed you. You’re having a hard time separating your false memories (of family, duty, country) from the grim reality (of bullets, blood, screaming). Who’s really on your side? Why were you created? Where does the “real you” end and the programming begin? There’s only one way to find out — by reaching up and zipping open this bag. And God have mercy on anyone who comes face-to-face with the weapon — no, the man — no, the soldier — known only as Bloodshot.
On sale AUGUST 15 | 32 pages, full color | $3.99 US | T+

X-O MANOWAR #4
X-O Manowar vs. 2012 A.D.
Written by Robert Venditti
Art by Cary Nord
Cover by Doug Braithwaite
Variant Cover by Don Kramer
With the enormous power of the X-O Manowar armor at his command, Aric has returned to Earth hell bent on destroying the Roman Empire. But the Rome he encounters is as alien to him as the Vine colony ship he escaped from — because 1,600 years have transpired in his absence. Without fully understanding the consequences of his actions, will Aric’s first act in the modern day ignite a new world war? Meanwhile, the secret history of the Vine’s presence on Earth is finally revealed. Who is corporate mogul Alexander Dorian? Will he be Aric’s one ally in this strange new world — or his very first enemy?
On sale August 29 | 32 pages, full color | $3.99 US | T+